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Paddock throws for 507 yards and his 4th TD pass gives Illinois a 48-45 overtime win over Indiana

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — John Paddock threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Williams in overtime to give Illinois a 48-45 win Saturday over Indiana in a Big Ten game.After Indiana’s Chris Freeman kicked a 41-yard field goal in OT, Paddock scrambled to his right on third down and connected with Williams.Paddock threw for 507 yards and four touchdowns in his first start for the Illini since transferring from Ball State. Replacing injured starter Luke Altmyer (concussion), Paddock completed 24 of 36 passes.Only Shedeur Sanders, with 510 yards on Sept. 2 vs. TCU, has thrown for more yards in a game this season than Paddock, whose uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather played for Illinois.“We thought Luke would be cleared to play, but by midweek, we could see it wasn’t going to happen,” said Illinois coach Bret Bielema. “He’s cleared now. Do we have a quarterback controversy? No, I think we have two good quarterbacks.”Williams, the Big Ten’s leading receiver, had nine catc...

Shedeur Sanders surpasses 10k career passing yards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- University of Colorado Buffaloes Quarterback Shedeur Sanders surpassed 10,000 career passing yards on Saturday.He also surpassed 3,000 passing yards this season alone, according to the team on social media. According to the Associated Press, The quarterback's 3,144 yards this season is just below the all-time record at the school, which was set at 3,200 by Sefo Liufau in 2014, according to the Associated Press. Photos: Bigger, upgraded video board coming to CU’s Folsom Field The feat was accomplished in Saturday's game against No. 23 University of Arizona.The Buffaloes narrowly lost the game 34-31 after the Wildcats made a last-second field goal. The Wildcats had trailed the Buffaloes throughout the game.This is Sanders' first year with the Buffaloes. The youngest son of CU Head Coach Deion Sanders played at Jackson State University for two years before the transfer.The Buffs have two games left in the season against Washington State and No. 13 University of Utah....

Police arrest Los Angeles man in connection with dismembered body, missing wife and in-laws

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police have arrested a Los Angeles man in connection with the discovery of the torso of a dismembered female body and the disappearance of his wife and her live-in parents.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Saturday the arrest of 35-year-old Samuel Haskell. He has been jailed on suspicion of murder while police attempt to identify the torso, which was found within a bag in a dumpster on Wednesday.The arrest was supported by evidence from a search of Haskell’s home in the Tarzana area where he lived with his wife, in-laws and three children, police said. Haskell’s 37-year-old wife, Mei Li Haskell, has gone missing along with her parents. The children have been located and are being cared for by relatives, police said.Police did not know if Haskell had an attorney who could speak on his behalf, and there were no court files immediately available online to indicate if he had hired an attorney or been assigned a public defender. Family members cou...

Veterans Day marked with events in Boston, across New England

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

Veterans Day events were held in communities across New England on Saturday, including in Boston, where ceremonies were held to honor those military members who sacrificed for and served our country.In Quincy, dozens of people came together for a parade and ceremony. In Boston, people gathered at the memorial to the 65th Infantry, which honors the country’s first Puerto Rican regiment.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said, “And so today and every day we honor those who have made the very difficult decision to serve and take on the heaviest of charges to make sure our communities will always be free and always be safe.”

Spot shower for the Cape Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

After a nice dry day Saturday, it will still be dry for most of the area Sunday, however an ocean-effect shower or two is possible for the Cape and Islands. With wind shifting to a northerly direction on Sunday, cold air will travel over warmer ocean waters and may produce a few ocean-effect showers. Some of the showers may even feature flurries before sunrise, otherwise a light rain shower or two is the expectation. This activity should taper off mid-afternoon with the rest of the area staying dry but chilly on Sunday.

Israel prepares for Euro 2024 qualifying game at Kosovo amid tight security measures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Israel coach Alon Hazan wants his team to beat Kosovo in their delayed European Championship qualifying game on Sunday to bring “some happiness to our people.”It is the first soccer match for Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and the ongoing war in Gaza. It had originally been scheduled for Oct. 15 but was postponed.The Group I match in Pristina is being held under tight security measures surrounding the Israeli team. Hazan and captain Eli Dasa said the team felt safe.“We will do anything we can in order to win this match … bring some happiness to our people,” Hazan said Saturday.Israel is third in its group with 11 points after six games. Romania leads with 16 points (eight games) and second-place Switzerland has 15 points (seven games).Israel has never qualified for a European Championship since fully joining UEFA in 1994, and will now have to play four matches in 10 days.Hazan expects a tough game with Kosovo, saying that “We have to work...

'The mission continues:' Air Force veteran volunteering in Ukraine sings national anthem at Bears game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

CHICAGO — At Soldier Field Thursday before the Chicago Bears game against the Carolina Panthers, the national anthem was performed by a veteran who continues to serve, only this time as a volunteer in Ukraine."Veterans' Day at Soldier Field with the Bears," said Mark J. Lindquist, a United States Air Force veteran. "There’s almost nothing that can beat it."Lindquist said he served in the Air Force for years and returned home to Minnesota after active duty, eyeing a career in politics, before Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago shifted his focus.He decided to start a non-profit, "The A-Team," one of only a few U.S. organizations completely run by veterans who are also on the ground in Ukraine trying to help."We call Ukraine the front lines of freedom," Lindquist said. "[And] the mission continues in Ukraine. My buddy Harrison Josefowitz, from the 82nd airborne, and I have been working over there for the past 20 months … doing everything we can do to help." More from S...

'Wreaths of LUV' offers volunteer outlet for young people during the holidays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

CHICAGO — Fresh off the farm from Michigan Avenue to 29th and Wabash, 700 wreaths were ready for transformation into 'Wreaths of LUV' Saturday.The LUV (Love, Unity and Values) Institute becomes a wreath-making shop around the holidays, and under the guidance of the staff at the non-profit, middle and high schoolers who volunteer through the organization are spending the next six weeks decorating, marketing and selling wreaths online. Last week from Judy: SkyRise Chicago returns with thousands climbing steps of Willis Tower Join WGN's Judy Wang as she delivers the story behind The LUV Institute's "Wreaths of LUV," and how the initiative has a positive impact on the Chicago community.

Weekend Break: Navi Arts Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

CHICAGO — Navi Arts Festival is being held today and tomorrow at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC).Found at 3015 West Division Street, admission into the event is free (museum entry is also always free). There will also be a chance to take photos for several hours each day (12-2 p.m.) with Santa, for those coming with children.Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.DetailsThe two-day holiday festival is a holiday artisan pop-up shop featuring dozens of vendors sharing the arts and culture of Puerto Rico through hand-crafted pieces of artwork, photography, food and drinks, music, and more.“It’s a way for us to showcase and highlight the work we have here in Chicago,” said the museum’s director, Billy Ocasio. “You’re going to see handmade jewelry, you’re going to see artwork, you’re going to see photography, you’re going to see a lot of different artisan items.”The museum is also launching on Saturday its newest gallery activation, Resi...

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony held at Soldier Field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:40 GMT

CHICAGO — A ceremony was held at Chicago's Soldier Field on Saturday to pay tribute to veterans and their families.Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at the Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony.“Don’t let it be lost on you that today is a gift. It’s a gift made possible by god and the sacrifices of our service men and women. Those who are willing to put their lives on the line with deep commitment to the notion that home is worth fighting for,' Governor Pritzker said. Veteran honored for his heroics during Colorado night club shooting Those who spoke at the Veteran's Day event said Chicago is home to one of the largest veteran communities in the country."Chicago is the honorable home, a diverse group of more than 65,000 local military service members," Mayor Brandon Johnson said. "Throughout our history, Chicago residents have answered the call to serve.”Senator Duckworth, who is a veteran herself, spoke on the stru...